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The estimated total pay for a Network Technician is $62,535 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $59,052 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $3,483 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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For a Network Technician in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Network Technician in United States. Employers include Cisco Systems, Equinix and Verizon.
For Network Technician in United States
1 | Cisco Systems | $97,577 | |
2 | Equinix | $86,537 | |
3 | Verizon | $75,475 | |
4 | Carrizo Oil & Gas | $74,997 | |
5 | AT&T | $74,370 | |
6 | Amazon | $72,528 | |
7 | T-Mobile | $70,791 | |
8 | Oncor Electric Delivery | $70,400 | |
9 | Leidos | $64,104 | |
10 | Starry | $62,647 |
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For a Network Technician in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Network Technician in United States are Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $72,698, Aerospace & Defense with a median total pay of $62,767, Telecommunications with a median total pay of $58,226, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $57,193, and Information Technology with a median total pay of $56,812.
Top paying companies in Energy, Mining & Utilities for Network Technician are Carrizo Oil & Gas and Oncor Electric Delivery.
What is the pay outlook for Information Technology?
Overall demand for information technology workers will continue to grow as companies increasingly rely on data and technology. Individual job outlook varies by profession; demand for more specialized jobs, like cybersecurity analysts, is expected to grow significantly, while other jobs are vulnerable to outsourcing. IT jobs, which are particularly well-suited for remote work, usually require higher education or certifications and offer higher than average salaries.
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The average salary for a Network Technician is $62,535 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 2610 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Network Technician employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Network Technician in United States is $78,237 per year.
The lowest salary for a Network Technician in United States is $50,147 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Network Technician or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Network Technician.
69% of network technicians said they were satisfied with their salaries in anonymous ratings on Glassdoor. In addition to the base pay for this position, you can earn $3,483.05 with benefits like stock options and profit sharing.
You can boost your salary as a network technician over the years of your career by earning valuable experience and specialized certifications. Generally, compensation for this role (including salary, benefits and additional pay) increases from $41,128.96 for entry-level techs to $95,539.87 after years in the field. You can advance from a career as a network technician to a system administrator or IT manager.
Most network technicians have a two-year degree, so you can set yourself apart with additional credentials or even a bachelor's degree. Examples of high-paying specialty certifications include the CompTIA certification, which is vendor-neutral, along with vendor-based credentials that provide expertise in programs such as Juniper, Cisco, Aruba, SolarWinds, and VMWare. Cloud computing is another in-demand area within network technology. You can also seek out network technician roles in high-paying industries, which include finance, insurance, and telecommunications. Many professionals work on a freelance basis rather than full time for one company, which provides another opportunity to increase network technician salaries.
When looking for a job as a network technician, negotiate a higher salary by showing the company how you can save money with your services. For example, highlight how you reduced the number of necessary help desk staffing hours in your last job by troubleshooting and implementing solutions for common issues. You should also research the salaries of network technicians with credentials and experience that mirror yours. As mentioned above, job setting plays a role in how much you earn, and it's also important to account for your geographic area when entertaining an offer from a potential employer.